Family Support Worker

5 months ago

Barrie, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

***:
The Family Support Worker is responsible for providing a support function alongside front line staff with respect to children, youth and families in care or customary care. Family Support Workers provide a variety of services in support of case management duties assigned to a worker: monitors court ordered Family visits for children/youth and their parents/caregivers, as assigned; provides assistance to families involved with child wellbeing services and/or child/youth in care or customary care that are supportive, educational, and empowering; undertakes a variety of social service support responsibilities that are complementary to the role of the worker.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Providing support for the child/youth under his/her care during community outings.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of the child/youth while under his/her care.
- Assisting in carrying out the plan for the child, youth, or the family as directed by the Supervisor or designate.
- Documenting clear and detailed case notes.
- Modeling appropriate behaviours and language. Providing transportation for the child, youth and/or family as directed by the Supervisor or designate. - Encouraging positive communication with the child, youth, and family.
- Empowering the child, youth, and family to feel worthwhile and valued.
- Supervising access visits.
- Reporting immediately to the appropriate person, any child/youth who may need protection or are at risk.

**Other Duties**:

- Other duties as assigned.

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- A Diploma in the Human Services field with at least one year of similar experience or the equivalent of a Human Service Certificate with at least three (3) years of similar experience.
- Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.

**Availability Requirements**:

- Our office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. However, based on the needs of those we serve, our frontline staff regularly find themselves working outside of these hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**Knowledge Requirements**:

- Knowledge of The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, The Youth Criminal Justice Act, and any other relevant legislation.
- The causes and symptoms of mental health and addictions issues.
- Knowledge of prevention strategies, conducting needs and risk assessments and substance abuse.
- The impact of trauma and its effects on family dynamics.
- An understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life-threatening situations including the prevention of suicide.
- Individual, group, and crisis counselling methods.
- Funding requirements for treatment services.
- Demonstrated competence in working effectively with children, adolescents, and families in a planned, process-oriented, goal-directed method. - Good knowledge of child development and behaviours management.
- A good working knowledge of community services within the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services catchment area and surrounding areas to assist in service provision.
- A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop upon them is essential.

**Ability Requirements**:

- Demonstrated competence in working effectively with children, adolescents, and families in a planned, process-oriented, goal-directed method.
- Experience and competence in running groups and programs - individual, couple, group, and family.
- Ability to work co-operatively and negotiate effectively within a team setting, the program, the agency, and outside resources.
- Ability to use authority constructively in highly chaotic and conflicted situations.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to use time effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports and be able to meet deadlines.
- Experience writing affidavits.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Centre Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
- Able to provide a safe vehicle for use on the job, an acceptable Driver’s Abstract, evidence of a valid Ontario Driver’s License and of Personal Liability & Property Damage insurance coverage for at least $2,000,000.00.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- You will be provided a working location with a hybrid work from home option available.
- Travel within the catchment area will be required from time to time.

**STARTING SALARY RANGE**
$52,114.57 - $60,135.92, depending on qualifications and experience.

**TO APPLY**
- Resume (include 3 Supervisor references)

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.

**A

  • Family Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Barrie, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    Position: Family Support Worker (Float)Location: Barrie, ONClosing: November 10, 2024Application: For your application to be considered, please ensure you complete the Application Form on our careers page (www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers) and submit it along with your resume to careers@binnoojiiyag.ca.This position is responsible for providing Family Support, on...

  • Family Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Barrie, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time $54,501 - $62,890

    Position: Family Support Worker (Float)Location: Barrie, ONApplication: For your application to be considered, please ensure you complete the Application Form on our careers page (www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers) and submit it along with your resume to careers@binnoojiiyag.ca.This position is responsible for providing Family Support, on an as needed basis, to...

  • Family Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Barrie, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time $54,501 - $62,890

    Position: Family Support Worker (Float)Location: Barrie, ONClosing: November 10, 2024Application: For your application to be considered, please ensure you complete the Application Form on our careers page (www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers) and submit it along with your resume to careers@binnoojiiyag.ca.This position is responsible for providing Family Support, on...

  • Family Support Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Family Support WorkerWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our team at Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services. As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support to children, youth, and families in our community.Job Summary:The Family Support Worker is responsible for...

  • Family Support Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Family Support WorkerWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our team at Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services. As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support to children, youth, and families in our care.Job Summary:The Family Support Worker is responsible for providing a...

  • Family Support Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Family Support WorkerWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our team at Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services. As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support to children, youth, and families in our care.Job Summary:The Family Support Worker is responsible for providing a...

  • Family Service Worker

    5 months ago

    Barrie, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    **Position Summary**: Within the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Service Model, the protection of children and youth is a total community responsibility, everyone has a role to play. Indigenous people have an inherent right and responsibility to raise children in ways that are consistent with traditional child-rearing practices. First...

  • Family Support Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    Family Support Worker Job DescriptionAt Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services, we are seeking a skilled Family Support Worker to join our team. This role is responsible for providing support to children, youth, and families in care or customary care.Key Responsibilities:Provide support for children and youth during community outings.Ensure the...

  • Family Service Worker

    5 months ago

    Barrie, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    **Position Summary**: This position provides short and long-term services to families that have been identified as having issues of child protection risk in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. This position conducts assessments of risk in addition to providing a varied degree of intervention services to families and their children who...

  • Family Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Family Support SpecialistAt Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team. As a Family Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support to children, youth, and families in care or customary care.Key Responsibilities:Provide support...

  • Family Support Specialist

    1 month ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada The Métis Nation of Ontario Full time

    Job Title: Family Support SpecialistWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team at The Métis Nation of Ontario. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing support and services to families in need.Key Responsibilities:Provide education and training to families on various topics,...

  • Family Support Specialist

    1 month ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada The Métis Nation of Ontario Full time

    Job Title: Family Support SpecialistWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team at The Métis Nation of Ontario. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing support and services to families in need.Key Responsibilities:Provide education and training to families on various topics,...

  • Ontario Autism Program

    1 month ago

    Barrie, Canada Catulpa Community Support Services Full time

    **CATULPA COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INC.** **JOB POSTING COMPETITION Internal/External #459-2024-25** **Permanent, full-time, 4 days a week at 28 hours, with the possibility of 5 days a week at 35 hours.** **POSITION**:Ontario Autism Program - Foundational Family Services Peer Mentor Program **LOCATION**:Simcoe County PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of...

  • Personal Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Barrie, Canada VON Canada (Ontario) Full time

    **Requisition Details**: Employment Status: Casual Program Name: Home at Last Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 0 Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends On Call: No **Job Summary**: Personal Support Workers will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in their home or throughout the community within...

  • Social Worker

    5 months ago

    Barrie, Canada Kinark Child & Family Services Full time

    **Job Description**: **Internal applicants will be considered first.** **Duties & Responsibilities (are not limited to)**: - Assess child and family strengths and needs, including risk identification. - Develops treatment plans and goals with the family addressing risk management. - Carries out various treatment components including individual, family and...

  • Behavioural Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Barrie, Canada Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Full time

    **Job Description**: The Behavioral Support Worker is a full-time Registered or non-registered health care professional who will be responsible for providing support and education to the interprofessional team in managing patients that present with responsive behaviors. The Behavioral Support Worker will be accountable to work with the interprofessional team...

  • Behavioural Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Barrie, Canada Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Full time

    **Job Description**: This position is in support the NSM SGS Behaviour Success Agent (BSA) Project. The goal is to support current ALC system-wide pressures the NSM SGS program will support the establishment of Behaviour Success Agents in NSM acute care hospitals and the development of a BSA network across the NSM region. The Behavioral Support Worker is a...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Barrie, Ontario, Canada Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our team at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care and support services to our patients and families.Key Responsibilities:Assist with the provision of patient care under the direction...

  • Child and Youth Crisis Response Worker

    5 months ago

    Barrie, Canada Kinark Child & Family Services Full time

    **Job Description**: **Job Summary**: Child and Youth Crisis Response Workers provide children and youth (and their parents/caregivers) under the age of 18 years experiencing a mental health crisis with quick support by telephone initially with the possibility of follow up in person / virtually to provide an assessment of risk and to develop risk safety...

  • Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Barrie, Canada Feet for Life Medical Foot Care Ltd. Full time

    **Join Our Team: Personal Support Worker - Foot Care (Training Provided)** Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a nurturing spirit and a keen interest in foot care? Look no further - we're offering an exciting opportunity to become a Personal Support Worker specializing in foot care, with comprehensive training...